Wang Xuexin collected some information about Alexei.
This information was hard to come by, because there were only about thirty maintenance personnel from Mao Xiong, and they all spoke Russian, and only one of them could speak some simple Chinese as a translator.
To this end, Wang Xuexin also used Zhang Zongping to transfer more than a dozen cadres from various parts of the army who had studied in Mao Xiong, as well as soldiers who had lived in Mao Xiong and could communicate with Mao Xiong.
In fact, Wang Xuexin was ignorant in this regard. Although there were not many people in the Eighth Route Army who had lived in Maoxiong and knew Russian, they were not as rare as Wang Xuexin thought.
The reason is that a considerable number of soldiers of the Eighth Route Army fled from the Northeast... The three northeastern provinces have been occupied by the Japanese for some time. Many soldiers and civilians fled south during the war and poured into other areas such as Shanxi. For example, during the Volunteer Army period, they were able to
The Long Live Army of the 38th Army, which is famous throughout the army for fighting tough battles, one of its divisions was formerly Zhang Xueliang's old unit.
The Northeast is bordered by Mao Xiong, and many anti-Japanese armed forces even grew up with Mao Xiong’s assistance and training. Naturally, many soldiers and civilians learned Russian during this exchange process.
Wang Xuexin used the excuse of "enhancing communication" to let these dozen Russian-speaking soldiers mingle with the bear maintenance personnel.
On the one hand, this is to allow them to learn Mao Xiong's car maintenance skills and master the maintenance and upkeep of half-track vehicles as soon as possible. On the other hand, Wang Xuexin hopes to establish the Eighth Route Army's own automobile industry based on these soldiers.
Of course, by the way, they also asked them to inquire about Alexei's information during casual chat.
Wang Xuexin soon received news:
Alexey, widowed, with the rank of second lieutenant, was the former deputy director of the Stalingrad Tractor Factory. Later, due to political issues, he was transferred to the army to perform maintenance and upkeep of half-track vehicles. As for what the "political issue" was... it has not yet been explored.
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The unexplained reason is that everyone in Mao Xiong kept silent and did not dare to say anything when faced with this problem.
Wang Xuexin estimated that he was caught with pigtails during the Great Purge... This is too normal. At that time, even the marshals and generals were purged because of this and there were not many left. The supreme deputy commander could be said to be the only one left.
When Wang Xuexin heard this information, he knew that he was right. This Alexei was indeed a talent... The deputy director of the Stalingrad Tractor Factory, he was so damn awesome, even though this factory was so tacky.
What kind of "tractor factory" is it? It is the largest tractor factory in Maoxiong. More than 50% of the tractors in the country are produced by this factory.
And this factory not only produces tractors, it also produces tanks.
During the Battle of Stalingrad, the Stalingrad Tractor Factory was rushing to produce the T34 at the front and behind the battle. In the middle and late stages, the workers even drove it to the battlefield right after it came off the production line.
And Alexei... was actually the deputy director of this factory?
At first, Wang Xuexin didn't believe it, how could Mao Xiong "give" such a talent to him.
Then I figured it out after thinking about it.
How can the Mao Xiong of this period know how to reuse talents? They will only reuse those who talk about "political correctness" all day long.
Even if the Supreme Deputy Commander-in-Chief was appointed on an emergency basis...if it weren't for the fact that his war talents were needed for the outbreak of this war, I'm afraid he would have been "purged".
Therefore, Alexei is not a talent to Mao Xiong, but a kind of problem person who is not firm in his stance or has problematic thoughts.
When he arrived at Wang Xuexin's place, he felt that he had found a treasure. Mao Xiong was so damn heroic. Any second lieutenant would have such work experience.
At that moment, Wang Xuexin no longer hesitated, and immediately brought a few jars of fine Fenjiu, called "Lao Fan" and went to find Alexei.
When Wang Xuexin found Alexei, he was drawing drawings in his office.
The shabby military uniform was thrown carelessly on the bedside. The white shirt inside was pitch black, and the black shirt was said to be more sticky. There was a faint sour smell on his body, and he looked like he hadn't taken a shower for at least half a year.
As soon as Wang Xuexin entered the door, he put the wine jar on the Kang table and greeted warmly: "Uncle Alek, come and have a few bowls and take a rest!"
Alexei's eyes lit up as soon as he saw the wine jar... Who are the bad guys who don't like wine? Those who don't like wine are not real bad guys!
But Alexey still held back: "Comrade Battalion Commander! Aren't you... in a hurry to complete this modification?"
"No rush!" Wang Xuexin said: "Besides, after drinking a few bowls, maybe uncle can be faster!"
Since Wang Xuexin said this, Alexey did not refuse. He came to the kang table somewhat dullly, hesitated for a moment, and sat down.
Wang Xuexin faintly felt the fear in Alexei's heart.
Usually Mao Zi’s character is carefree and informal, but Alexei is always timid in everything he does. It also reminds me of when Alexey first met, when he heard that the Eighth Route Army used this kind of vehicle to fight on the battlefield.
His performance...Wang Xuexin felt that he was inseparable.
Alexey’s so-called “political issues” are probably not simple.
Later, Wang Xuexin learned that Alexey was originally going to be thrown into a "punishment camp", which was the kind where the furry bears used them as cannon fodder to charge into enemy positions and consume bullets. In the end, because of Alexei's previous
The credit was transferred to the maintenance department to "make meritorious service".
Therefore, Alexei was always worried that his superiors would find various reasons to send him and his troops to the battlefield again.
And this mission to the Eighth Route Army was like a mission that never came back.
After grasping the crux of Alexei's problem, Wang Xuexin knew where to start.
Wang Xuexin poured a bowl of wine for Alexey and said: "Uncle Alex, do you know why I sent a team of Eighth Route Army maintenance teams who can speak Russian to cooperate with you?"
Alexei didn't reply. He just smelled the wine, glanced at Wang Xuexin secretly, then turned slightly sideways, raised the bowl, and drank it all in one gulp without taking a breath, just like
As if afraid of being snatched away suddenly.
Wang Xuexin added another bowl to Alexey and said, "I do this in the hope that you can teach them maintenance skills as soon as possible, so that you don't need to go to the battlefield!"
Alexey just picked up the wine bowl and couldn't help being stunned when he heard this and asked: "You mean, as long as we teach them, we won't have to go to the battlefield?"
Wang Xuexin nodded and explained: "I'm not a fool. You may be the only ones here who can repair these half-track cars. If you are sent to the battlefield to fight and die, who will repair the cars that continue to come in?"
Alexey hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly relaxed.
If so, he no longer has the worries he had before.